Johnny Ray Allen Sr.

As we edge closer to Easter I find myself thinking about what Lent and Easter are like in heaven. I know it is all about new life. I cant help but think about something that happened a couple weeks ago. I had a plant that was from Kevins funeral, 10 years ago. The last couple of months of last year it had pretty much been gotten forgotten. All the leaves had died on it and it had become what I thought was dead and just set it aside. It set there without water or anything for about 3 months....

March 1
As the second month anniversary is upon me I remember all the good times we had with Johnny. Spring will soon be here which is the season of new life. How fitting as we come out of the cold days of winter and look forward to the new life of Spring, that I personally am coming out of the cold sadness I have been in and thinking more about the new life Johnny sprang into. Each new life I see will remind me of his new life and make me more thankful that he has this new life instead...

It's been a little over a month since my other half left me forever, at least in this world. I don't say better half because we each contributed in our own way to make our marriage of over 41 years work. So neither of us was the better half, but the other half. My other half will be missing forever but loved forever. As my life goes on without him my love for him also goes on. He is where I strive to be one day and I know he's waiting for me. I know all my children will stay Nubby Strong...

Dear Joyce and family, my heart aches for all of you. Praying precious memories will ease your pain in the days ahead. Faith teaches us that Johnny is in God's hands now and we will see him again someday. Sending much love and many prayers to you and all my nieces and nephews. Love you sister!

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Losing a loved one in death is one of the worst experience any human can go through in life. Please find comfort in knowing God cares for you and your loved one and he remembers those who are asleep in death (Malachi 3:16). I hope you and your family can find a measure of comfort and peace during this tragic time.

Our prayers go out to Joyce and all her wonderful family that we got to know in their years at Father Ryan.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.